antagonize

When a person goes to the store and finds almost everything locked up behind plastic because of shoplifting, they may feel antagonized and triggered.

For the Islamic Republic’s leaders, who have defied and antagonized Israel — and the U.S. — for decades, that they emerged bruised but not beaten serves as proof they should continue.

Recently, Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores called the federal government’s presence in the region “political theater” meant to antagonize the Latino population.

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores calls the federal government’s presence in the region “political theater” meant to antagonize the Latino population.

Their agreement managed to antagonize Democrats and Republicans alike.